Streamwood

About Streamwood

Streamwood is a large village in the Chicago metropolitan area, located about 29 miles west of downtown Chicago. It's one of three communities in the area that make up the "Tri Village," accompanied by Hanover Park and Bartlett. Streamwood houses a diverse, growing population, with a large percentage of young families calling the village home.

The History of Streamwood

Originally known as the Hanover Township of Hoosier Grove, the Streamwood community was home to dairy farmers for close to 80 years. Only about 800 people lived in the area in 1950, scattered across many rural farms. However, after World War II, the community was poised to undergo major changes.

Veterans and their families were seeking quiet, suburban lifestyles in planned subdivisions across the country, including in the state of Illinois. The GI Bill funded many of these housing developments, accounting for more than 11 million new homes in the U.S. The high demand created a near-frenzy in many housing markets, fueling a major boom in construction.

In 1956, 21 pre-assembled homes built by L & H Builders in Indiana arrived in the area that would become Streamwood. Local contractors put the homes on their foundations within a couple of weeks, and the community took off from there. By 1957, the village of Streamwood was officially incorporated, experiencing significant growth within its first several years.

The Woodland Heights School opened in 1958, and the Streamwood Shopping Center was established in 1962. Both these developments helped support Streamwood's growing population. An additional mall, the Westview Shopping Center, offered further retail choices when it opened its doors in 1989.

Living and Working in Streamwood

Streamwood is a growing village that provides a number of beneficial amenities. The village's parks districts encourage locals to stay active with several recreation centers and public parks. Sunnyhill Park is one of the best appointed and most popular, with an interactive water pad, a skatepark, two playgrounds, three gazebos, a Frisbee course and tennis courts. Families can also take advantage of hundreds of recreational programs, ranging from youth and adults sports to arts and culture.

Streamwood has a diverse economy, with major businesses and organizations including Carqueville Graphics, Streamwood Behavioral Center and the Village of Streamwood, as well as retailers including Super Target, Walmart and Sam's Club. These companies provide thousands of jobs for locals. In addition to national retailers, Streamwood also has many family-owned stores. The "Shop Streamwood" initiative encourages residents and visitors to keep their spending money within the local community, strengthening and diversifying the economy.

Streamwood Schools

School District U-46 serves the educational needs of several communities in Cook, Kane and DuPage counties, including Streamwood. You'll find a few private school options in Streamwood, including Northwest Academy, a day school for students with special needs.

Resources for Moving to Streamwood

As you prepare to move to Streamwood, here's some helpful information to simplify the process:

• Utilities: Nicor Gas and Commonwealth Edison serve as the village's primary energy providers. The village oversees the management and billing of water and sewer services.
• Garbage and Recycling: You can expect weekly collection of your trash and recyclables. You'll need to contact Advanced Disposal Services to set up your collection service.
• Transportation: Two Metra stations are located in Streamwood, providing commuter train service to Chicago and many of the city's suburbs. The Pace Bus provides a second transit option, running a single route through the village.

Streamwood Housing

Streamwood has many attractive neighborhoods with tree-lined streets located within walking distance of good schools and parks. There's a variety of housing options to suit all tastes and budgets, from low-maintenance condos and town homes near the Streamwood Oaks Golf Course to executive homes on large tracts of land in exclusive communities.

Most Streamwood homes are more affordable than the national average, and they also tend to be relatively newer than many other homes in the area.